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The Merlin Partnership Ltd

07623658

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

19 Highfield Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3BH
Incorporated 05/05/2011

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/12/2025

Due 13/01/2027

On track

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr Steven Michael Franklin

director · Since 01/03/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Oliver Jonathan Dyke Howl

director · Since 24/08/2017

RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 1 other board

Mr James Franklin

director · Since 01/11/2017

HEAD OF DESIGN AND MARKETING

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 38

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Patrick Joseph Franklin

director · Since 22/09/2021

SALES OPERATIONS

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 35

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Gary Sutton

director · Since 22/09/2021

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Steven Michael Franklin

director · Since 01/03/2012

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

Oliver Jonathan Dyke Howl

director · Since 24/08/2017

British · England · Age 66

James Franklin

director · Since 01/11/2017

British · United Kingdom · Age 38

Gary Sutton

director · Since 22/09/2021

British · England · Age 58

Patrick Joseph Franklin

director · Since 22/09/2021

British · United Kingdom · Age 35

Former

Barbara Kahan

director · Resigned 05/05/2011

Callum Nicholas Pye

director · Resigned 29/11/2016

Colin John Pitman

director · Resigned 14/12/2017

Richard Llewelyn Ash

director · Resigned 23/07/2019

Nigel Keith Vidler

director · Resigned 07/05/2024

Andrew George Hunt

director · Resigned 31/12/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Kingscourt Ventures Limited

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-firm
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

19b Chasewaters Heaths Business Park ,, Cobbett Road, Burntwood, WS7 3GL

Reg: 04839030 · English Companies Registry · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 28/05/2021Registered 01/06/2021
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

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Charge
outstanding

ULTIMATE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 17/09/2020Registered 17/09/2020

Change History

statusactive
2026-08-11

Active

typeltd
2026-08-11

Private Limited Company

address line119 Highfield Road
2026-08-11

19 HIGHFIELD ROAD

post townBirmingham
2026-08-11

BIRMINGHAM

officer appointedFRANKLIN, James
2026-08-11
officer appointedFRANKLIN, Patrick Joseph
2026-08-11
officer appointedFRANKLIN, Steven Michael
2026-08-11
officer appointedHOWL, Oliver Jonathan Dyke
2026-08-11
officer appointedSUTTON, Gary
2026-08-11

CompanyRankvs 33608+ SIC 82990 peers
58

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity0/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£395k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£961

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£207k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.8M

Current Liabilities

Fixed Assets

£253k

Debtors

£1.5M

14avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£99k
Bank loans & overdrafts£35k
Assets less current liabilities£460k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2024-£47k
20231.16

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.